Industrialization

During the Gilded Age there was a notable increase in federal support for--

• the growth of big business

• involvement in foreign wars

• the acquisition of foreign territories

• increased temperance regulations

How did the invention shown in this patent illustration affect industry?

• Machines needed to be repaired less frequently
• Products could be manufactured on an assembly line.
• Businesses needed to hire skilled workers.
• Factories could extend working hours.

The business practice described in the quote eventually led to the enactment of legislation that--

• guaranteed public access to corporate records
• protected consumers by prohibiting monopolies
• protected domestic industries from foreign competition
• required reciprocity agreements between state governments

Which statement best explains how the application of electricity in the early 1900s affected the development of the U.S. economy?

• Long-distance travel became more expensive.

• College education became more accessible.

• Manufacturing processes became more efficient.

• Household appliances became more costly.

"Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace."  The author of this statement would most likely support

• government ownership of businesses.
• minimum-wage laws.
• wage and price controls.
• laissez-faire capitalism.

Why were strikes not as effective in industries with unskilled workers?

• Unskilled workers were paid high wages.

• Unskilled workers could be replaced more easily than skilled workers.

• Unskilled workers were not allowed to join unions.

• Many unskilled workers were deported for supporting unions.

What was one reason businesses were opposed labor unions?

• to prevent workers strikes
• to ensure equal pensions
• to make sure only skilled workers were employed
• to protect workers from injuries

Which development led to the other three?

• growth of tenements and slums
• shift from a rural to an urban lifestyle
• widespread use of child labor
• rapid industrial growth

Which of the following is a correct cause-effect relationship for this era?

• Reform movements led to expansion of slavery.
• New inventions led to immigration.
• Industrialism led to growth of cities.
• Inventions led to reform movements.

What factor led many farmers, families, and young women to move to cities during the nineteenth century?

• the growing availability of factory jobs

• the constant fear of an influenza outbreak

• the declining interest in westward expansion

• the educational opportunities at free universities